Boxing

Jeffrey Mathebula (right) is knocked back to the ropes by Nonito Donaire Jr. during the WBO and IBF superbantamweight title fight at The Home Depot Center in Carson, California on July 7. Donaire won in a unanimous decision. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta with father Anecito (center) and cutman Stephen Lunas after winning his bout at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas last Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Ed de la Vega, DDS)